# Iberia Parish Gov Mtgs 09/23/26


**Body:** Iberia Parish Government
**Date:** September 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Iberia Parish Government held a meeting on September 23, 2026, which included discussions on various community and administrative matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of budget amendments such as a $164,100 increase to the 2026 drug court fund budget supported by a grant from the Louisiana Supreme Court, and a $29,933 amendment to the 2026 opioid abatement fund budget for the district attorney's allocation. The council also authorized the parish president to sign a temporary construction servitude with BNSF Railway Company for property adjacent to Washington Street in New Iberia, with an amendment approving a fair appraised value of $60,000 funded from the general fund. Additionally, the council initiated a bid process related to property cleanup enforcement, allowing 30 days for compliance before potential contracting. The Iberia Medical Center presented its 2027 operating budget, projecting $142.5 million in revenue and highlighting capital improvements including expansion of inpatient beds and outpatient clinics, with ongoing investments in medical technology and physician recruitment. No new ordinances were introduced for public hearing or adoption during this meeting.

**Source:** Iberia Parish Government